India has extended until January 7 its suspension of flights with Britain, the civil aviation minister said, as the South Asian nation reported 20 cases of a new infectious strain of coronavirus first detected in the UK.
"Thereafter, strictly regulated resumption will take place for which details will be announced shortly," Hardeep Singh Puri said on Twitter, declaring the week-long extension.
Iran rejects Trump's talk of negotiation as Israel and Iran launch airstrikes
Israel and Iran have exchanged airstrikes on Wednesday, as Iran again rejected President Donald Trump's claim that the US was in negotiations to end the war, which has roiled energy and financial markets, saying the US is negotiating with itself.
Cyprus has opened discussion with UK over its bases, president says
Cyprus has initiated a discussion with London on the future of British bases on the island, its president said on Wednesday, after a drone strike on a military facility this month triggered fears their presence could expose it to the wider Iran conflict.
Netanyahu seeks to avoid snap vote as Iran war gives no boost in polls
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is racing to pass a state budget and stave off early elections he would likely lose, with the war in Iran so far doing little to improve his standing in the polls.
Luxury Paris hotel near Elysee reopens after fire forces brief closure
A five-star hotel near the Elysee presidential palace in Paris reopened on Wednesday after a blaze earlier forced around 400 people to evacuate the building, the French capital's firefighters and the hotel said.
Germany renews push for sugar tax and energy drinks ban for children
A German push to tax sugary drinks and ban energy drinks for under-16s will be voted on by the country's assembly of regional states on Friday as public and cross-party support emerges for tougher action on obesity and related illness.
No injuries reported as drone attack hits fuel tank at Kuwait's airport
Kuwait's Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has announced on Wednesday that a drone targeted a fuel tank at Kuwait International Airport, which led to a fire breaking out on the site.
US expected to send thousands more soldiers to Middle East
The Pentagon is expected to send thousands of soldiers from the army's elite 82nd Airborne Division to the Middle East, according to reports on Tuesday, adding to the massive military buildup even as the Trump administration seeks talks with Iran.
Philippines works with Washington to obtain oil from US-sanctioned countries
The Philippines is working with Washington to secure waivers and exemptions so it can obtain oil from US-sanctioned countries to ensure supply, its ambassador to the United States has announced.
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